Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Board

Specification

• Product Name: Raspberry Pi 5 Model B – 8GB RAM

• Model Number: RPI5-MB-8GB

• Manufacturer: Raspberry Pi Ltd.

• Launch Date: October 2023

• Form Factor: Credit card-sized single-board computer

• Target Use: Education, embedded systems, desktop computing, robotics, industrial control, media centers

Processor (CPU)

• SoC: Broadcom BCM2712

• CPU Type: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 (64-bit)

• Clock Speed: 2.4 GHz (default)

• L1 Cache: 64KB per core

• L2 Cache: 512KB per core

• L3 Cache: Shared 2MB

Graphics Processor (GPU)

• GPU: Broadcom VideoCore VII

• Supports:

• OpenGL ES 3.1

• Vulkan 1.2

• Dual 4Kp60 output (via HDMI)

• 4K H.265 (HEVC) decode and encode

• 1080p H.264 decode and encode

Memory (RAM)

• Type: LPDDR4X SDRAM

• Capacity: 8GB (Also available in 4GB variant)

• Bus Width: 64-bit

• Speed: ~4267 MT/s

Storage Options

• MicroSD Card Slot: Yes, for OS and file storage (UHS-I supported)

• PCIe Support:

• 1 × PCIe 2.0 x1 lane (via FFC connector; requires separate HAT)

• Boot Options:

• microSD

• USB 3.0

• Network (via PXE boot)

Connectivity

Networking

• Gigabit Ethernet: Yes (True gigabit, not over USB)

• Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac (2.4GHz & 5GHz)

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 + BLE

USB Ports

• USB 3.0 Ports: 2 × USB 3.0 (5Gbps)

• USB 2.0 Ports: 2 × USB 2.0

• Supports boot from USB

Display & Camera

• HDMI Ports:

• 2 × micro-HDMI (each supports up to 4K@60Hz)

• Camera Interface:

• 2 × 4-lane MIPI CSI (Camera Serial Interface)

• Display Interface:

• 2 × 4-lane MIPI DSI (Display Serial Interface)

Expansion & GPIO

• GPIO Header: 40-pin GPIO (fully backward compatible with previous models)

• GPIO Voltage Levels: 3.3V logic (5V tolerant inputs)

• I2C, SPI, UART, and PWM support available

• PCIe Interface: 1-lane PCIe Gen 2 (via FFC)

• Real-Time Clock (RTC): Supported via onboard header (requires external battery)

Power & Thermal

• Power Input: USB-C (5V DC input, 5A recommended)

• Typical Power Usage: 4W – 12W depending on usage

• Power Management: PMIC with dynamic voltage scaling

• Cooling Requirement: Passive cooling is possible; active cooling is recommended for full performance

• Supports official active cooler and heatsink

Operating Systems

• Official OS: Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit recommended)

• Other Compatible OSes:

• Ubuntu

• Debian

• Arch Linux ARM

• LibreELEC (media center)

• Windows IoT Core

• Custom Linux distributions

Dimensions & Weight

• Board Dimensions: 85.6mm × 56.5mm × ~18mm (varies slightly with connectors)

• Mounting Holes: 4 × M2.5 mounting holes

• Weight: ~50g (bare board)